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 Charles Nyandwi
Charles Nyandwi
Senator Hadija Ndangiza Murangwa, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, National Unity and Security.
Environment
Gaps in disaster prevention leave Rwf49bn repair bill: Senate report
Parliament has postponed all activities that had been scheduled for Thursday, July 30, following the death of Senator and former Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies Donatille Mukabalisa. Courtesy
Rwanda
Parliament postpones all activities after Senator Mukabalisa's death
Members of Parliament follow the presentation by the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Security on Wednesday, July 29. Courtesy
Rwanda
Govt urged to take action against unregulated overseas recruiters
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has arrested Agnes Uwamariya, the Vice Mayor in charge of Social Affairs in Nyamagabe District. Courtesy
Crime
Nyamagabe vice mayor arrested over alleged cover-up of sexual offences
A technician installs a solar panel on the roof of a home in Muhanga District. The government aims to encourage more households to adopt solar energy and allow surplus electricity generated by rooftop solar systems. File
Energy
Inside plan to buy solar power from households
Jail terms for offences such as exhuming animal carcasses are among the key provisions contained in Rwanda's newly approved animal husbandry and fisheries bill. File
Up to 10 years in jail for exhuming animal carcasses: What's in the new livestock bill
Members of Parliament have approved a draft law governing animal husbandry and fisheries. Courtesy
Agriculture
MPs approve new bill for livestock, fisheries
The Central Bank of Rwanda headquarters  in Kigali. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Law
New BNR law makes state recapitalisation mandatory
The share of enterprises managed by women in Rwanda has increased by 7.3 percentage points, rising from 32.6 per cent in 2017 to 39.9 per cent in 2023. Courtesy
Business
Women-led businesses on higher rise in past five years – new report
A view of some housing units at Bwiza Riverside real estate in Nyarugenge District in Kigali. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Housing
How new identification system will work in real estate transactions
Senators follow a presentation of a report by the Senate Committee on Governance and Human Rights on monitoring actions aimed at promoting legal aid services during the plenary sitting.
Rwanda
Legal aid reforms gain urgency as Senate flags gaps
Emma Uwera, a seed entrepreneur and plant breeder, inspects her plantation in Rwamagana District on January 22.  Photo by Craish Bahizi
Agriculture
Farmers back agriculture bill, seek swift implementation
Justice minister Emmanuel Ugirashebuja appears before senators on July 23. He said the government is considering removing statutory time limits for prosecuting human trafficking offences. Photo: Courtesy.
Law
Govt considers removing time limit on human trafficking prosecutions
University of Rwanda is set to host Rwanda Institute of Computing (RIC), a specialised institution for advanced training in AI and cybersecurity, which is expected to launch in September.
Technology
New Institute of Computing to train next generation of tech leaders
Mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park . Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Environment
Cabinet approves new body for wildlife, national park management
Immigration officers on duty at the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration headquarters in Kacyiru. Enhanced border screening systems have prevented the trafficking of 673 people since 2025. File photo.
Rwanda
How technology helped immigration officers intercept 673 human trafficking cases
Minister of Justice Emmanuel Ugirashebuja addresses senators while appearing before the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, National Unity and Security  on Thursday, July 23.
Crime
Nearly 290 trafficking victims rescued since 2025, says minister
Farmers spray a maize field to protect crops from pests and diseases, a key practice in improving yields and supporting agricultural productivity. File
Agriculture
Parliament passes bill to modernise agriculture

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